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  • Jennifer Garner Dishes Out Parenting Advice To Soon-To-Be Dad Seth Meyers

    Jennifer Garner Dishes Out Parenting Advice To Soon-To-Be Dad Seth Meyers

    Jennifer Garner knows a lot about being a parent.

    In fact, Jennifer Garner has three kids with Ben Affleck and, of course, all of those babies have given her plenty of insight to share.

    On Thursday’s episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, Meyers, who is about to become a dad for the first time, dug for some parenting advice.

    He asked, “Was there any advice you wish someone had given to you before you had your first?”

    In answer, Jennifer Garner admitted, “Everyone gives you so much advice. There are a lot of ‘experts’ out there and as much as you think, ‘I’m going to follow what this person says, I’m going to follow what that person says, I’m going to read this book and I’m going to have this birth plan’—it’s not up to you, dude.”

    She added, “It doesn’t matter. Let it go. Don’t worry about it. You’re going to struggle. It’s going to suck just like for everyone else. Just know in your head this is all going to go to hell in a hand basket.”

    Jennifer Garner speaks the truth! In many ways, it does suck. But, for some, what sucks even worse is what happens to your body after having a kid or three.

    Recently on The Tonight Show, Jennifer Garner revealed that she no longer has a waist and shared the trick that got her into her dress for this year’s Oscars.

    She said, “What they do is they move your organs around. It’s a two-part thing. Basically, there are two men who come in with screw guns and they screwed me into a metal corset — this isn’t true — but it was a metal corset.”

    She added, “There were two Italian people who were talking very quickly and the next thing you know my ribs were compressed!”

    Jennifer Garner then shared a hilarious bathroom anecdote that took place on that very night.

    What do you think about Jennifer Garner’s parenting advice? Is it spot on?

  • Emma Watson Beatboxes For Womankind

    Emma Watson Beatboxes For Womankind

    Emma Watson will do just about anything to promote gender equality.

    In the past, Emma Watson has made some impressive speeches and appeared at many events for women’s rights and her HeForShe campaign.

    Well, now Emma Watson can add beatboxing to that list.

    Emma Watson appeared with Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda for a National Women’s Day video about gender equality.

    Miranda, after some rather heavy discussion, challenged Emma Watson to beatbox while he freestyle rapped about gender equality.

    Emma Watson was clearly uncomfortable with the idea, but went ahead with it anyway.

    When Lin-Manuel Miranda asked if they ever beatboxed on the set while filming the Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson quipped, “English school kids, that’s what we do all the time… beatbox.”

    Miranda got Emma Watson started, then came in with his rap, saying in part, “Yo, it’s Lin and I have to laugh because we are all half. Women are half of the people on Earth. And yes, they should’ve been equal since birth.”

    After they were done, Emma Watson said she was embarrassed and, “I’m literally the color of a tomato.” (Pronounced like toe-mah-toe. So adorable.)

    What did you think about Emma Watson and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s gender equality rap?

  • Mike Tyson: Deep Thoughts From The Controversial Champ

    Mike Tyson: Deep Thoughts From The Controversial Champ

    Mike Tyson may be seen in the mainstream as sort of a buffoon and the butt of many a great joke, but he actually has an intellectual side that might surprise some.

    The fact that Mike Tyson can wax philosophic may have gone largely unknown had former Jackass star Steve-O not revealed an interesting meeting between the two.

    It seems Steve-O and Mike Tyson had a three-hour-long bathroom meeting that included discussions on racism and philosophy…and a lot of cocaine.

    Steve-O told of the unlikely meeting, which happened after he rang the doorbell of a Hollywood mansion that happened to belong to Mike Tyson. When Tyson opened the door, Steve-O asked, “You got any coke?”

    It just so happened that both of them were in the depths of drug abuse and yes, Mike Tyson did have some coke.

    Steve-O said of the encounter, “So we locked ourselves in this bathroom. So there we are, and he asked me for a cigarette while I was chopping up a bunch of blow on the counter. He rolled it back and forth between his fingers and all the tobacco fell out, and he kept doing it until nothing was left except a tube of paper connected to the cylinder.”

    Mike Tyson filled that tube full of cocaine and smoked it. Then, the deep thoughts started coming.

    Steve-O said he would sometimes blurt out inappropriate statements when he was in such a state.

    He said, “…I said to him, my exact words, ‘You know, Mike, I don’t have a racist bone in my body, but I like to consider myself a [slur].’ I’ll never forget, he said, ‘You ask me, the definition of that word is anybody who uses it.’ And I was like, ‘Damn! Iron Mike, deep as [expletive]!’”

    It seems Mike Tyson is still pretty deep. Even though his infamous support of Donald Trump isn’t considered deep or inspired, it is at least articulate.

    Mike Tyson has supported Trump since before his candidacy was considered serious and he continues to this day.

    When asked if he still supports the Donald, Mike Tyson said, “Yes. All day. Every day. Vote Trump,” and “If you want to get this city out of a dump, you better vote on Trump.”

    He added, “He’s an underdog and no one likes the fact that he is winning. I know Trump. This is a good thing. Vote on Trump!”

    What do you think of Mike Tyson’s philosophical leanings?

  • Sarah Paulson: Losing A Job Led Her To “American Crime Story” And Marcia Clark

    Sarah Paulson: Losing A Job Led Her To “American Crime Story” And Marcia Clark

    Sarah Paulson wasn’t always a big name in TV.

    In fact, it wasn’t until her run on American Horror Story that Sarah Paulson became a household name and those smashing performances were only given to her by chance.

    In fact, Sarah Paulson has Jessica Lange to thank for her start on the path to widespread fame.

    In a recent interview, Sarah Paulson revealed how the falling-through of a play led to her roles on the American Horror Story series and The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.

    Sarah Paulson went with Lange to a Project Angel Food event in Los Angeles one day and met her fate in the form of American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy.

    Of course, Sarah Paulson was already familiar with Murphy as he had cast her in a previous hit show, Nip/Tuck.

    Sarah Paulson said of the fateful meeting, “At one point, Jessica just threw her arm around me and said to Ryan, ‘Oh, can’t you find something for Sarah to do on the show? She’s going to be in town now.’ And he said, ‘Oh. Yeah. I think I could do that.’”

    Sarah Paulson’s roles on American Horror Story expanded from season one to season two.

    Then, her big break came when Murphy cast Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark in The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.

    Sarah Paulson has clearly enjoyed her new role, finding it surprisingly complex.

    She said of Marcia Clark, “That old saying of, ‘You can’t judge a book by its cover’ is incredibly apt when it comes to Marcia.”

    She added, “She was painted as a person who was after fame and was too strong and tough for her own good, but that couldn’t have been further from the truth.”

    What do you think of Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark?

  • Lauren Bushnell And Ben Higgins Plan For New Life Together, Work Through Issues From “The Bachelor”

    Lauren Bushnell And Ben Higgins Plan For New Life Together, Work Through Issues From “The Bachelor”

    Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins are getting ready to start a new life together.

    Lauren Bushnell is pulling up her roots and moving to Denver to live with Ben and plan a wedding.

    In addition to a wedding, Lauren Bushnell and her fiance are looking forward to the normal stuff.

    Lauren Bushnell said, “I’m just excited to go grocery shopping together.”

    Higgins added, “I want to hold her hand in public. And I’m excited to work on our house together.”

    Awwwww.

    ???

    A photo posted by Lauren Bushnell (@lauren_bushnell) on

    Lauren Bushnell could have married Ben Higgins almost immediately after The Bachelor finale, but he declined the offer.

    His reason? The party.

    He said, “I want a huge reception. How often in life do all your friends and family gather in one room to celebrate something? Why get married tomorrow if we can plan a big-ass party?”

    However, as much fun as Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins are having while planning their future, they are also working through some issues in their past.

    We are so tired!! Such a fun day. Thanks for all the LOVE!!!

    A photo posted by Lauren Bushnell (@lauren_bushnell) on

    For one big thing, Lauren Bushnell is dealing with the fact that Ben also professed twue wuv for JoJo Fletcher during the production of The Bachelor.

    Lauren Bushnell described that moment as simply “hurtful.”

    She added, “This whole thing has been an emotional roller coaster. As these episodes are airing, and you’re reliving it, you’re reliving those emotions.”

    Lauren Bushnell revealed that there have been several long talks that aren’t always comfortable.

    She said, “There’s been times where I’ve felt angry or sad or confused but I’ve never been in his shoes before. So a lot of discussions…haven’t necessarily been fun but they’ve been really good for our relationship.”

    What do you think of the couple that is Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins? Will they make it?

  • Adam Lambert On “American Idol” And The Kesha Debacle

    Adam Lambert On “American Idol” And The Kesha Debacle

    Adam Lambert made yet another triumphant return on Thursday’s American Idol.

    During the show, Adam Lambert performed “Mad World”, which he also performed on his original appearance.

    Adam Lambert said of being back on American Idol, “It’s nostalgic. I’ve been back on the show every year since I’ve been off, and so each year it’s something different. It’s really nice to come back for the final year with a new single and to reprise ‘Mad World,’ which was really cool.”

    Adam Lambert also debuted a new song called “Welcome to My Life”, a duet with Swedish singer and frequent Lambert collaborator Lelah.

    Lovely @laleh #WelcomeToTheShow

    A photo posted by ADAMLAMBERT (@adamlambert) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Htu6Hu2HA

    According to Adam Lambert, performing the new song was a “rush”.

    After the show, Adam Lambert told host Ryan Seacrest,”That was the first time! Oh my god, I got such a rush from that!”

    Nashville #TheOriginalHighTour via @billboard photo- Rick Diamond

    A photo posted by ADAMLAMBERT (@adamlambert) on

    Adam Lambert also gushed to ET about Kelly Clarkson and her famously moving performance of “Piece by Piece” a few weeks ago on Idol.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kAWesgI5LY

    "WE'RE TOGETHER HERE TONIGHT"

    A photo posted by ADAMLAMBERT (@adamlambert) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FHYBQxURQo

    He said, “I was really touched by her performance. It was so honest, and I think that’s what hit everybody in the heart. She’s such a talented singer.”

    He added, “As a fan of the show, I watched it from the beginning, before auditioning. Kelly’s in all of our hearts. She’s an incredible artist.”

    Adam Lambert was also asked about a recent visit with his friend, Kesha, who just went through a dirty legal battle against Dr. Luke, a music producer with Sony who she accused of sexual assault.

    When asked how she was doing, Adam Lambert said, “From what I know, she’s doing really well. We go way back from when we first both got signed so it was really nice to see her.”

    What did you think of Adam Lambert’s performance of his new song?

  • Iggy Pop: Reviews About New Album Hint At Bleakness, Mediocrity

    Iggy Pop: Reviews About New Album Hint At Bleakness, Mediocrity

    Iggy Pop seems to have closed the curtain on a decades-long career full of erratic performances and a few memorable collaborations.

    With Iggy Pop‘s latest album, which is assumed to be his last, he seems to be giving up and going home and neither in a particularly exciting way, if early reviews are to be believed.

    While Iggy Pop has shared iconic moments in music history with the likes of the late great David Bowie, among others, it seems the feeling he gives off in Post Pop Depression is sort of…meh.

    Post Pop Depression is a collaboration with Queens of the Stoneage’s Josh Homme.

    #sunday #iggypop #postpopdepression less than 2 weeks to go!

    A photo posted by Iggy Pop Official (@iggypopofficial) on

    Writer Dan Weiss from Spin gave his opinion on Iggy Pop’s final bow, saying, “Pop’s increasingly box-checking discography veers dangerously close to novelty, and could use a bit of seriousness if he’s ever gonna pull off that elder statesman thing.”

    He later added, “It’s hard to say if Homme and Pop are better served by the nine-track length or not. Post Pop Depression doesn’t feel particularly tight or focused, but neither dude is conceptual enough to really justify a larger sprawl. They’re both too old to not get in and get out, yet their solid collaboration feels slight anyway.”

    However, despite the many reviews that pan Iggy Pop’s album as mediocrity, it seems his live performances may still be as fulfilling as fans have come to expect over the last several decades.

    Iggy Pop was recently at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, and if one writer for the New York Times is to be believed, he’s still got it.

    The review read, “On Wednesday night he hurtled onstage with legs pumping, arms flailing and hair aswirl. Two songs later he tossed away his jacket and he remained bare-chested through the rest of his two-hour set at the Moody Theater here. After he belted out the credo of “Funtime” — “I just do what I want to do” — he stage-dived into the audience. At 68, he was not holding back.”

    Have you heard Iggy Pop’s Post Pop Depression? Were you impressed or not so much?

  • Crystal Renay And Ne-Yo Welcome Baby Boy

    Crystal Renay And Ne-Yo Welcome Baby Boy

    Crystal Renay and Ne-Yo have welcomed their baby boy just a few weeks after their wedding.

    The baby boy was born on Tuesday, which was confirmed by Crystal Renay on social media.

    Crystal Renay posted a photo of her hand and her new baby’s hand with a sweet post.

    Crystal Renay wrote, “Prince Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr has arrived! 6lbs 8oz, 19 inches it was the scariest delivery ever and I ended up getting a emergency C-section cause of complications but with the help of my amazing doctor @drsherryr and my super calming husband @neyo I was able to get through it all and come out with best reward in the world… SJ!!!!! #BestDayOfMyLife”

    Crystal Renay and Ne-Yo, only days before, posted some sweet belly pics, as well.

    Crystal Renay wrote to Ne-Yo, in part, “I began this journey with you and here we are at the finish line stronger than ever TOGETHER! I feel so blessed and frightened at the same time but I know that God and you have my back. I can look to you for strength when I feel mine failing and know that in you’ll find me.”

    Love wins

    A photo posted by Crystal Renay Smith (@iamcrystalrenay) on

    So sweet!

    Ne-Yo is already father to son Mason Evan, 4, and daughter Madilyn Grace, 5, with Monyetta Shaw.

    What do you think about Crystal Renay’s belly pics?

  • Sarah Palin Discloses More About Her Husband’s Injuries Following Snowmobile Accident

    Sarah Palin finally gave a few more details about exactly what injuries her husband, Todd, suffered after a shocking snowmobile accident over the past weekend.

    Sarah Palin was flown home early from Donald Trump’s campaign trail when she heard the news.

    Todd Palin is a professional snowmobile racer and this isn’t the first time he’s been injured in a snowmobile accident.

    Back in 2008, he broke his arm in a high speed crash.

    On Monday, Sarah Palin posted to Facebook in an effort to update those who were concerned about Todd’s health.

    Todd Palin is in intensive care at an Alaskan hospital with injuries including multiple broken and fractured ribs,…

    Posted by Sarah Palin on Monday, March 14, 2016

    She wrote, in part, “Todd Palin is in intensive care at an Alaskan hospital with injuries including multiple broken and fractured ribs, broken shoulder blade, broken clavicle, knee/leg injuries; and a collapsed lung. He is presently back in surgery to repair multiple fractures.”

    She added, “Thank you for your prayers for a speedy recovery. We, as his wife and children, appreciate your respect for our privacy during this time. Knowing Todd, once he’s cognizant, he’ll probably ask docs to duct tape him up and he’ll call it good. He’s tough.” [sic]

    On Thursday, Sarah Palin updated Todd’s health status once again.

    "A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything." – Irish Proverb 󾀼󾬔󾀼󾬔󾀼󾬔󾀼󾬔Thank you for lifting…

    Posted by Sarah Palin on Thursday, March 17, 2016

    She wrote, in part, “A long surgery repaired numerous breaks in Todd’s upper body, docs essentially lifted and secured every rib with steel bands, anchored the broken clavicle with plates and rods, set aside repair of a broken shoulder for later (also later are more minor things like ACL/MCL knee injuries), still mechanically inflating one collapsed lung while other bruised lung, liver, etc., are watched; chest drain is working overtime to keep things clear.” [sic]

    What do you think about Sarah Palin’s husband’s snowmobile accident?

  • Eric Medalle, Prolific Pokemon Artist, Dies In Tragic Windstorm Accident

    Eric Medalle, 42-year-old creative design director for the Pokemon company, was the lone casualty of Seattle’s Sunday windstorm.

    While Eric Medalle was taking his two-year-old daughter for a drive in nearby Seward Park, a large tree was blown over by the wind and crushed his car.

    Eric Medalle’s daughter suffered only minor injuries and was pulled from the car by a bystander. He also has a six-year-old daughter.

    Estrella Ferrer, Eric Medalle’s aunt, said of his shocking death, “It’s very sad and tragic to lose someone so young so suddenly. Everybody was shocked. I was completely shocked. I can’t believe it happened.”

    #Pikachu in Times Square! #Pokemon20 #PikachuNYC #Pokemon #PokemonDay

    A photo posted by Pokémon (@pokemon) on

    She added, “He was a very creative person. He was a man of all talents.”

    Eric Medalle has worked for Pokemon since 1999 starting as a freelancer and working his way up to creative design director.

    He worked on Pokemon video games “Pokemon Black and White,” “SoulSilver and HeartGold,” “X and Y” and “Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.”

    Eric Medalle is also credited with lots of art and logo designs for Pokemon card packs.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxIFhYlm7XA

    A crowdfunding page was set up for Eric Medalle’s daughters to help pay for their college education.

    In part, the page states, “Education and curiosity are important Medalle family values. Eric was raised in Detroit and graduated a proud Wolverine from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.”

    It continues, “He was passionate about art, photography, music and design, and his chosen hometown of Seattle provided endless inspiration. It was in Seattle that Eric met and fell in love with his wife, Carrie, and together they created a beautiful life and family.”

    Do you have a favorite Eric Medalle Pokemon design?

  • “Pretty Little Liars” Coming To An End Soon?

    “Pretty Little Liars” Coming To An End Soon?

    Pretty Little Liars has been exceedingly popular in recent years and has drawn quite a dedicated fan base.

    However, the creators of Pretty Little Liars say that there isn’t much more to be told.

    In an interview recently, creator of Pretty Little Liars I. Marlene King told a little bit about season seven.

    She said, “We have the beauty of one season — a relatively short amount of time — to complete this story, which allows us to go gangbusters in terms of pacing. And there is still a lot of story to tell, so it’s going to unfold and unravel more quickly than we’ve ever told a story before.”

    #PLLselfie #PLL

    A photo posted by Pretty Little Liars (@prettylittleliars) on

    She added, “Which as storytellers, we love the ability to speed up the story. The finale really was explosive, and it launches the beginning of the end of PLL (Pretty Little Liars) as we know it.”

    Of course, some of the cast of Pretty Little Liars have whipped up speculation that season seven could be it for the show with some of their recent comments.

    When asked about whether or not the end is truly coming for Pretty Little Liars, King said, “We’re thinking right now about going out with a bang and ending this storyline in a way that is satisfying for everyone who works here, everyone who watches.”

    Another photo from last night's social chat with the cast & Marlene! #PLL #TwinOnPLL

    A photo posted by Pretty Little Liars (@prettylittleliars) on

    She added, “That’s my immediate goal. And that’s all I’m 100 percent focused on right now.”

    Pretty Little Liars star Keegan Allen, who plays Toby on the show, isn’t even sure how it will end. However, he knows how he would like it to end for Toby.

    He said, “I’m a hopeless romantic. I would like to think of it as The Notebook scenario. He builds this house, and he’s growing old. And Spencer comes back, and they live happily ever after. And I would like the show to end with some sort of mystery.”

    How would you like for Pretty Little Liars to end?

  • Jamie Dornan And Wife Amelia Warner Welcome Second Child

    Jamie Dornan and his wife, Amelia Warner, have welcomed their second child.

    Jamie Dornan‘s new baby was born recently, as Warner was seen pushing a stroller sans baby bump, but the exact birthdate, the sex and the name have yet to be known.

    Jamie Dornan has already returned to the set where he is filming Fifty Shades Darker with Dakota Johnson.

    Jamie Dornan, already father to a two-year-old daughter, Dulcie, recently admitted that nothing could have prepared him to be a father, but it is the very best thing ever.

    A photo posted by Jamie Dornan (@jamiedornan) on

    He said, “My father has delivered over 6,000 babies, my stepmother’s an obstetrician gynecologist and I’ve been around a lot of baby talk in my life. But still, nothing actually prepares you. I hope I’m a good dad. It’s the most joyous thing imaginable. It’s totally changed our lives but only for the positive.”

    He added that he doesn’t approve of negative attitudes toward being a parent, saying, “People are so f–king down about having kids—in those early months when people are saying, ‘Say goodbye to sleep.’ Well, of course! You’ve got a baby!”

    My head

    A photo posted by Jamie Dornan (@jamiedornan) on

    He went on to say, “I was discouraged by people’s attitude so it was refreshing when we occasionally met people who said, ‘It’s the best thing, you’re going to love it.’ I saw a pregnant friend the other night and I was like, ‘Embrace it! Don’t listen to all the people who are down on it, because it’s only good.’”

    It’s a great thing Jamie Dornan has such a positive attitude about parenthood!

    What do you think about Jamie Dornan’s outlook on being a dad?

  • “Iron Man 4” Not Likely According To Tony Stark

    Iron Man 4 may be stretching the franchise a bit.

    While all previous Iron Man films were huge hits, it seems the Marvel universe might have simply moved on from Tony Stark and his antics.

    In an interview with USA Today, Robert Downey, Jr. said that he sort of considers Captain America: Civil War his Iron Man 4.

    When asked about the possibility of an Iron Man 4, he said, “I don’t think that’s in the cards.”

    BREAKING: finally The New #CaptainAmericaCivilWar Trailer has officially been released! Link in bio

    A photo posted by Captain America: Civil War (@captainamerica_civilwar) on

    He said of the upcoming Civil War movie, “In a way it’s Cap 3 but for me it’s like my little Iron Man 4 and then it’s back to the thing we all recognize. Everything pulls over to the side of the road when the thunder of an Avengers thing comes through because that’s how it is until it changes. If it changes.”

    It’s true. The promise of Avengers always works to get people in the seats. Always.

    Captain America: Civil War Cast To Appear On Entertainment Tonight goo.gl/fb/LHYq6Q #captainamericacivilwar

    A photo posted by Captain America: Civil War (@captainamerica_civilwar) on

    While Robert Downey Jr.‘s Iron Man franchise days may be over, he did reveal how much he admired about The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and the course it’s taking under the direction of James Gunn.

    Director James Gunn and Marvel has finally announced the commencement of filming on Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.2, and revealed the cast including the new additions that confirms the rumors of Pom Klementieff and Kurt Russell joining the film. ____________________________________________ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is written and directed by James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Slither”). The film marks the return of the original Guardians, including Chris Pratt (“Jurassic World,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”) as Gamora; Dave Bautista (“Spectre,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Drax; Vin Diesel (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Furious 7”) as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper (“Joy,” “American Sniper”) as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jumper”) as Yondu; Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Big Short”) as Nebula; and Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Gilmore Girls”) as Kraglin. New cast members include Pom Klementieff (“Oldboy”), Elizabeth Debicki (“The Great Gatsby,” “Everest”), Chris Sullivan (“The Knick,” “The Drop”) and Kurt Russell (“The Hateful Eight,” “Furious 7”). Note: In addition to this Director James Gunn confirmed the return of Glenn Close and that the character Pom Klementieff is playing will be indeed Mantis. #guardiansofthegalaxy #guardiansofthegalaxy2 #guardiansofthegalaxyvol2 #mcu #marvel #marveluniverse

    A photo posted by Guardians Of The Galaxy (@guardiansofthegalaxy) on

    He said, “Gunn spun everything in a whole other different way where it’s like, wow, without even trying to, that took a little bit of the real estate out of some tonal stuff we were doing so we don’t want to fight that.”

    He added, “We want to give way to that. We want to yield to that kind of powerful dynamic that they created and just go, ‘Hey, that’s great. You know what, we’re going to widen the track here and we’re going to stay in this lane, and then we’ll see when it’s time to switch lanes again.’”

    Do you think there could easily be another Iron Man movie?

  • Lung Cancer Screenings Have Racial Disparities

    Lung Cancer Screenings Have Racial Disparities

    Lung Cancer screenings may be muddled by racial differences in smoking habits, causing African-American smokers to be ineligible for screening more often than white smokers.

    Researchers from Yale used National Health Interview Surveys from 1965 to 2012 to determine differences in racial smoking habits, which helped get a better picture of total exposure differences.

    It seems, according to answers from the surveys, African-Americans started smoking later in life and kept smoking into their later years than their white counterparts.

    White smokers tend to start in their late teen years, but quit earlier in life.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWpwCa2HNUI

    However, African-American smokers smoked fewer packs per day than white smokers, but had a longer average duration of exposure when the effects of tobacco-related disease, like lung cancer, become more apparent.

    These numbers translated to fewer “pack years” for African-Americans, which are calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by years of smoking, thus leaving them less eligible for lung cancer screenings.

    The problem lies in the fact that African-American risk of death from tobacco-related diseases is as high or higher than that of white smokers.

    Researchers on the project are hoping these results will help the lung cancer screening process evolve.

    In related news, it could soon be illegal to buy cigarettes in California before the age of 21. The law is aimed at preventing the early start of the habit.

    John Billimek, a researcher with the Health Policy Research Institute in the UC Irvine School of Medicine, is hoping this kind of law will become wider-spread and will make it much harder for those in the 14-17 year range to get their hands on cigarettes.

    He thinks this age group, being around 18-year-olds at school all day, have an easy time getting the older kids to buy for them. They are much more rarely around 21-year-olds.

    Billimek said, “This can be a long-term effective policy to curb teen smoking. It’s important that a large metropolitan area like New York take the lead on this. If it works there, I wouldn’t be surprised to see other municipal, county or state governments try the same.”

    What do you think of the possibility of an age increase to 21 for purchasing cigarettes? Do you think it will cut down on lung cancer chances in the long run?

  • Nancy Reagan: Friends Remember Her Love Of Gossip, Disdain For Sarah Palin

    Nancy Reagan was laid to rest over the weekend amid many stories of love and life shared between the former president and first lady.

    Nancy Reagan was no doubt a loving wife and devoted first lady.

    But, after stories from her close friends began to surface it became clear that Nancy Reagan was also, in many ways, just like the rest of us.

    For instance, TV news anchor Judy Woodruff and long-time friend of Nancy Reagan recalled, “She loved to hear the latest stories about what was going on in Washington, in politics. And she never shied from expressing her own thoughts.”

    Woodruff also remembered when Nancy Reagan heard that Sarah Palin was John McCain’s VP choice.

    She said, “She remained as sharp as ever and was aware of just about everything going on in Washington and in politics, but always was interested in knowing more.”

    #Christmas #Morning #Kiss #RonaldReagan #NancyReagan

    A photo posted by Ronald Reagan (@reaganfoundation) on

    She added, “I’ll never forget the time we spoke in 2008 just after the Republican nominee for president, Senator John McCain, had chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. I spoke with Mrs. Reagan on the phone, and her first comment was, ‘What in the world was he thinking in picking that woman?’”

    It’s so great that these fun memories of Nancy Reagan are beginning to surface after her passing.

    What do you think about Nancy Reagan’s opinion on Sarah Palin?

  • Kira Kosarin On Being 18 And Ready To Move On With Her Career

    Kira Kosarin is undoubtedly still riding high after her show, The Thundermans, won big at this weekend’s Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards.

    The show, which stars Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo and Diego Velazquez among others, has been immensely popular among kids for a few years now, but Kira Kosarin is ready to make her next career move now that she’s 18.

    Kira Kosarin said of her next step, “Who knows. I’m definitely open. I would love to do some more dramatic work in film and such, but I also love comedy and would be so happy to continue working in sitcom. I’m also definitely getting more and more into improv, so I’d love to start performing with a troupe soon.”

    I know I've posted WAY too many pics already but last night was the coolest night of my life so I'm sorry #KCA

    A photo posted by Kira Kosarin (@kirakosarin) on

    Kira Kosarin also spoke of her time on The Thundermans.

    She said, “So much has changed. I completely grew up on that set. I was only 14 when I booked the show and there were so many experiences I’d never had. Now I’m 18 and have gotten to travel the world, do my dream job, and develop an incredibly close relationship with a second family.”

    Yep. It was. It was definitely a dream. #KCA

    A photo posted by Kira Kosarin (@kirakosarin) on

    She added, “I think I’ve also changed in a lot of ways just due to time that’s passed. During the three plus years working on Thundermans, I had my first kiss, graduated high school, got in my first serious relationship, got into college, and traveled to five different countries. It’s been the most amazing experience and I will always be grateful.”

    What do you think Kira Kosarin will do next?

  • Nancy Reagan: As Former First Lady Laid To Rest, Friends Recall Fond Memories

    Nancy Reagan: As Former First Lady Laid To Rest, Friends Recall Fond Memories

    Nancy Reagan was laid to rest beside her beloved husband, former president Ronald Reagan, on Friday after a beautiful and touching ceremony.

    Honored guests at Nancy Reagan’s funeral, like Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Rosalynn Carter, former president George W. Bush and Laura Bush, were treated to sweet eulogies from the Reagans’ children.

    Those stories revolved, for the most part, around Nancy Reagan and her love story with the president.

    However, one of Nancy Reagan’s surprising closest friends, Larry King, revealed a different side of her in a recent interview.

    He said, “I was this Jewish kid from Brooklyn, she was this lady from Queens so there was a lot of New York in both of us.”

    King shared a funny story that happened when he went to lunch with Ronald and Nancy Reagan one day.

    He said, “We had a couple of interesting social events. I went with the former president and first lady to the Bel-Air Hotel to have lunch. When we got there, there was a wedding in progress.”

    #Christmas #Morning #Kiss #RonaldReagan #NancyReagan

    A photo posted by Ronald Reagan (@reaganfoundation) on

    He continued, “As we were walking in, they were putting the wedding together. What got really interesting was, the president walked the bride down the aisle. I walked down with the father and Nancy was like the flower lady. It was really funny. Then we had lunch. I’m sure that will be a memory those people will never forget.”

    No doubt. That was a wedding opportunity well-grabbed!

    Larry King also revealed Nancy Reagan’s love for gossip of all kinds.

    He said, “She wanted to know all the dirt about who’s with who and what’s with them, I didn’t know all this ‘in’ stuff but my wife did so they talked a lot. Nancy loved to hear all the latest, dish the dirt.”

    What a fun peek at Nancy Reagan’s personality. What do you think about Nancy Reagan and her love for gossip?

  • Nate Diaz And Justin Bieber Match: We’re Still Waiting

    Nate Diaz vs. Justin Bieber is a dream UFC fight for many around the country and we’re holding our breath. Yes we are.

    Before Nate Diaz ended last weekend’s UFC 196 with a quick naked choke hold on Conor McGregor, Justin Bieber posted to Instagram a video of what appears to be a sophisticated adulty drink in toast of McGregor.

    He then (sort of) insulted Nate Diaz and his “style”.

    Nate Diaz didn’t take long to fire one back at Bieber, posting a hilarious meme to his Instagram which in all honesty, conveyed the thoughts of millions.

    Biebers a hater

    A photo posted by natediaz209 (@natediaz209) on

    Justin Bieber also didn’t hesitate to poke the bear that is Ronda Rousey, either. After her now-infamous loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193, Bieber posted an altered image of Holm punching Rousey as Drake.

    He captioned the pic, “Drake could of blocked that punch.” [sic]

    The post was quickly deleted by the big-talking pop star, of course.

    Still the champ

    A photo posted by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on

    I mean, you just don’t criticize a UFC fighter’s style, especially one as big as Nate Diaz, if you’re not another UFC fighter hunting a match. Right?

    What do you think would happen to Justin Bieber in a match with Nate Diaz? I guess I should ask, would he survive?

  • John Lennon: Oldest Surviving Letter To Be Auctioned For Big Bucks

    John Lennon: Oldest Surviving Letter To Be Auctioned For Big Bucks

    John Lennon was known to be a prolific letter writer and many of his letters have been showcased over the years.

    Recently, a sweet thank you letter from an 11-year-old John Lennon to his Aunt Harriet for a Christmas gift in 1951 was set to go to auction next month and it’s expected to bring a huge price.

    In fact, the predicted price for John Lennon’s letter stands somewhere around $33,000.

    In the letter, John Lennon writes, in part, “Dear Harrie Thankyou for the book that you sent to me for Christmas and for the towel with my name on it, And I think it is the best towel I’ve ever seen.”

    John Lennon at Abbey Road Studios Photo from www.thebeatles.com #johnlennon #guitar #sunglasses #abbeyroad #recording #studio

    A photo posted by John Lennon (@johnlennonofficial) on

    It continues, “The book that you sent to me is a very interesting one. I am at the bottom of page 18 at the moment. The story is famous Ships its all about a man called Captain kidd the pirate.”

    Despite a few grammar mistakes, the letter is a privileged look into the young and tender childhood fancies of John Lennon and worthy of any collection.

    The announcement about John Lennon’s oldest letter comes just after the recent passing of George Martin, known to some as “the fifth Beatle”.

    George Martin RIP

    A photo posted by John Lennon (@johnlennonofficial) on

    Zane Lowe, the head of Beats 1 on Apple Music, shared some nice sentiments about Martin, the music producer who helped form and polish the Beatles into the band we know and love.

    He said, “George Martin defined what it is to be a modern music producer. Along with The Beatles, he pretty much invented and perfected the collaborative relationship between a band and their producer.”

    He added, “Together they achieved so much in a such a short amount of time, with distinct personalities in each recording. His techniques inspired the technology revolution in music. He was an adventurer.”

  • DNA Test Confirms Twins With Different Fathers In Vietnam

    DNA Test Confirms Twins With Different Fathers In Vietnam

    DNA test answers confirmed recently that a Vietnamese woman had twin daughters by different fathers and a lot of explaining to do.

    Local reports from a town in the northern Hòa Bình province of Vietnam say the family of the assumed father of the twins insisted on a DNA test after they noticed the twins had different hair, one straight and one curly.

    The DNA test proved that the mother of the twins had intercourse with two different men within a five to seven day fertility window, each fertilizing an egg.

    Dr. Cynthia Austin, a fertility specialist at Cleveland Clinic Women’s Health Institute, explained exactly how this could come to pass.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpShJapqgQE

    She said, “Normally, when a woman ovulates, she’s only producing one egg, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes there are two.”

    When two ambitious sperm fertilize both eggs, fraternal twins like these in Vietnam are the result. Sperm can remain alive for several days inside the body so if the mother is, um, active, sperm from two different men could fertilize two eggs in the same cycle, even days apart.

    Just for fun:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzX7T6FwEcg

    Austin added, “Sometimes it’s very obvious, if the father is one race and the babies are two different races,” adding, however, “I would say the vast majority of times, twins with different fathers, it goes unnoticed.”

    That DNA test is likely this Vietnamese woman’s worst enemy today, but it makes one wonder just how often this happens and no one ever knows.

    What do you think is going on over in Vietnam after this DNA test revelation?

  • John Legend Engages Donald Trump, Jr. In Twitter Battle, Calls Candidate A “Racist”

    John Legend Engages Donald Trump, Jr. In Twitter Battle, Calls Candidate A “Racist”

    John Legend has taken to Twitter to bash Donald Trump in response to Donald Trump, Jr.’s claim that protesters at Chicago rally were a joke.

    A Trump rally had to be cancelled on Friday due to possible unsafe conditions after protests turned into brawling.

    It seemed The Donald II felt that protesters were not to be taken seriously when he tweeted, “Ha 5 students when asked why they were protesting couldn’t even answer. The participation medal/micro aggression generation is pretty sad!”

    However, John Legend couldn’t help himself when he saw that.

    He tweeted back, “@DonaldJTrumpJr I think they were protesting your racist father. This isn’t complicated.”

    At the @undergroundwgn premiere in @calvinklein

    A photo posted by John Legend (@johnlegend) on

    Hundreds of protesters packed into and around the location of Trump’s Chicago rally, many of them toting signs with musings about Trump’s immigration stance and his assumed racist tendencies.

    After Trump’s rally was canceled, many supporters reportedly still stayed to chant “We want Trump!”, while protesters yelled things like, “F**k Trump!”, “We shut sh*t down!” and “We stumped Trump!”

    Later, Trump told CNN that he had no regrets about how things have been handled when it comes to protesters thus far.

    He said, “Until today, we’ve never had much of a problem.”

    He added, “I don’t have regrets. These were very, very bad protesters. These were bad dudes. They were rough, tough guys.”

    Trump later indicated via Twitter that the protests and cancellation of the rally had actually boosted his campaign.

    Do you think John Legend is correct in his stance against Trump and support of Chicago protesters?